The Creator of the universe wants to meet with you alone daily. How can you say no to such an opportunity? Emilie Barnes
As I start this new-year off, one of my desires it to grow closer to God through prayer. To learn more of what prayer truly is about; to improve my methods of prayer; to learn how to develop a genuine humble heart from which to speak to God from, and to be more consistent in my prayer habits. This is a large order for me, but I have learned from experience that if I continue in a discipline for twenty days or so, I can form a habit and continuing this discipline becomes easier if I have the desire. My prayer life has been one of my weak points, I so much more seem to enjoy the reading of the Word, the singing, and the fellowship of other believers. When I do pray, my mind seems to be so busy, and with one thought after another flooding in with out my conscious consent, it is difficult for me to focus. This morning I noticed that I could experience small moments of quietness, and peace in my morning prayer when I deliberately focused on my existence in the presence of God, and not so much on my communication with God. Today I learned that when I concentrate more on what I have to say to God I communicate less, and when I focus on the very presence of God there seems to be more of a two-way communication. I have always known that communication involves a speaker and a listener, and then the positions are reversed and the listener becomes the speaker. I know that my prayer life has been mainly of my speaking to God, today I want to be in the Presence and be a good listener. Thanks for letting me share this. As my fingers push the keys I learn because I am forced to look inward. It is truly an inside job. God is doing for me what I could not do for myself JRE
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God. And the peace which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7 NASB
There are two forces at work in the world: the force of evil, and the force of good. And I think that the wars we read about in newspapers are only reflections of the wars that go on in almost everyones heart. Scripture teaches that there is a war in our hearts. We need to decide to whom we will yield day by day. It is not just a one-time thing. Its a daily commitment to God where we say, Lord, You have to handle today. Without Your help I will think thoughts that I shouldnt think and do things I shouldnt do. I have to have the help of the Holy Spirit every day in my life. Thats the prayer I pray every morning.
Billy Graham
AA Step Eleven: Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
As I start this new-year off, one of my desires it to grow closer to God through prayer. To learn more of what prayer truly is about; to improve my methods of prayer; to learn how to develop a genuine humble heart from which to speak to God from, and to be more consistent in my prayer habits. This is a large order for me, but I have learned from experience that if I continue in a discipline for twenty days or so, I can form a habit and continuing this discipline becomes easier if I have the desire. My prayer life has been one of my weak points, I so much more seem to enjoy the reading of the Word, the singing, and the fellowship of other believers. When I do pray, my mind seems to be so busy, and with one thought after another flooding in with out my conscious consent, it is difficult for me to focus. This morning I noticed that I could experience small moments of quietness, and peace in my morning prayer when I deliberately focused on my existence in the presence of God, and not so much on my communication with God. Today I learned that when I concentrate more on what I have to say to God I communicate less, and when I focus on the very presence of God there seems to be more of a two-way communication. I have always known that communication involves a speaker and a listener, and then the positions are reversed and the listener becomes the speaker. I know that my prayer life has been mainly of my speaking to God, today I want to be in the Presence and be a good listener. Thanks for letting me share this. As my fingers push the keys I learn because I am forced to look inward. It is truly an inside job. God is doing for me what I could not do for myself JRE
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God. And the peace which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7 NASB
There are two forces at work in the world: the force of evil, and the force of good. And I think that the wars we read about in newspapers are only reflections of the wars that go on in almost everyones heart. Scripture teaches that there is a war in our hearts. We need to decide to whom we will yield day by day. It is not just a one-time thing. Its a daily commitment to God where we say, Lord, You have to handle today. Without Your help I will think thoughts that I shouldnt think and do things I shouldnt do. I have to have the help of the Holy Spirit every day in my life. Thats the prayer I pray every morning.
Billy Graham
AA Step Eleven: Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
